jam·beau (j m b )n. pl. jam·beaux (-b z) A piece of armor for the leg below the knee. [Middle English, probably from Old North French *jambeau, from Old French jambe, leg; see jamb.] |
jambeau [ˈdʒæmbəʊ], jambart [ˈdʒæmbɑːt], jamber [ˈdʒæmbə]
n pl -beaux [-bəʊz] -barts, -bers
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) (often plural) other words for greave
[from Anglo-French, from jambe leg; see jamb]
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| Noun | 1. |  jambeau - armor plate that protects legs below the kneearmor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour - specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body |
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